Primary Transection of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve Resulting From a Distal Fibula Fracture
Pichler, Wolfgang MD, et al. - Although a superficial peroneal nerve injury following an ankle fracture occurs frequently, primary transection of the nerve represents a rare injury. This report documents a case of primary lesion of the superficial peroneal nerve sustained following a Weber B bimalleolar ankle fracture. The nerve injury was diagnosed at the initial examination when the patient was found to have hypoesthesia in the area of her third to fifth toes [more...]
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